Reading the Signs

Reading the Signs

Autism Spectrum Disorder is exactly just that, a spectrum that a child will fall on depending on the severity of their disorder. Although the severity and symptoms can all differ, they all show similar abnormalities in the same fields. Social interplay, verbal and...

Trigger Words

Trigger Words

Individuals with Autism can respond to certain words, known as “trigger words,” in very different ways. Sometimes the response can be aggressive, violent, or result in socially unacceptable behaviors. To better understand the concept of trigger words for individuals...

Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Disruptive Behavior Disorders The two most seen types of Disruptive Behavior Disorders are Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Disruptive Behavior Disorders are commonly found in young children but are also often misconstrued with another...

A Surprising Fact About Babies

A Surprising Fact About Babies

Many of us have gone through life with the belief that, as humans, it takes us years to develop the ability to understand the perspective of others. What’s more, many adults don’t even seem to understand or care about how others see the world.   A recent report based...

Everyone Needs a Friend

Everyone Needs a Friend

American author, Henry Van Dyke quoted, “A friend is what the heart needs all the time.” That is such an uplifting and true statement for many. Having a friend can heal a heart, help through rough times and even be the best kind of medicine. Though this sounds real...

The Importance of Storytelling

The Importance of Storytelling

For children up to six years old, storytelling can be a very useful and healthy tool. Telling or reading them a story will light up their imagination, helping them with the development of language, literacy and the general development of their brains. At this age,...